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Neighbourhood: Hollywood
Hollywood undoubtedly conjures up images of movie stars and high-end lifestyles, and to this day, tourists flock here from around the world to see the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre and to catch a glimpse of the famed Hollywood sign up close. Celebrity impersonators and crowds give these areas the feeling of an amusement park while many clubs and hotels fill up around the weekends for late-night partying - the Hollywood club scene is a haven for thumping music and table-side bottle service. But parties aren’t the only way to enjoy this area, many visitors come to the neighborhood to sit back with a picnic to watch a performance at the Hollywood Bowl and those looking to stay fit trek along nature trails in the Hollywood hills and in Griffith Park.
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- Hollywood/Vine • 1 min walk
- Hollywood/Highland • 1 min walk
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Leewinson
Wirral, UK35 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
Please don't go to Hollywood and waste your hard earned money. We are so disappointed and disgusted that the government even allow people to come here as a holiday destination.
We emailed them while we were there to inform them of how bad this is allowing this.
It is filthy, stinks of human urine and there is human faeces on the streets. Homeless overrun everywhere and tents erected. The place is just such a disappointment. My husband is a big guy and he said we are NOT walking the streets of an evening here I do not feel safe.
We even wanted to book flights to leave to come back home to the UK. Instead we hired a car for 4 days to get us 3 hour drives or more to get out of the area and still along the way we seen homelessness at its worst in a country that is so rich but looks worse than being a third world country.
We were threatened on Hollywood Blvd, seen someone's bag get stolen, I nearly kicked a needle when walking along the street with sandals on. We saw men playing with their genitals, homeless routing in bins, sprawled in streets, shouting at holiday makers and people urinating in the street.
If you still go at least you have been warned. I would suggest you go to somewhere else and change your holiday.
We emailed them while we were there to inform them of how bad this is allowing this.
It is filthy, stinks of human urine and there is human faeces on the streets. Homeless overrun everywhere and tents erected. The place is just such a disappointment. My husband is a big guy and he said we are NOT walking the streets of an evening here I do not feel safe.
We even wanted to book flights to leave to come back home to the UK. Instead we hired a car for 4 days to get us 3 hour drives or more to get out of the area and still along the way we seen homelessness at its worst in a country that is so rich but looks worse than being a third world country.
We were threatened on Hollywood Blvd, seen someone's bag get stolen, I nearly kicked a needle when walking along the street with sandals on. We saw men playing with their genitals, homeless routing in bins, sprawled in streets, shouting at holiday makers and people urinating in the street.
If you still go at least you have been warned. I would suggest you go to somewhere else and change your holiday.
Written June 28, 2023
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esaau Thabiso
Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
Apr. 2023 • Friends
Chating with friends, watching results of game gambling champions League confederachens cup DStv premier League etc
Written April 27, 2023
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Oldddad
1 contribution
Mar. 2023
The wind blowing down Sunset blvd. picked up garbage from the overflowing garbage cans and created a cloud 4 stories in the air. My kid took pictures because it was unbelievable.
There was dog (or possibly human) excrement everywhere.
While lined up in front of the Palladium a crowd of about 2000 people watched scrounging homeless people eating out of the ocean of trash spread out around the overflowing garbage cans at the curb....I can't figure why. There's a free kitchen a few blocks further on.
Sunset blvd. is a tent city from...at least the Palladium down to La Brea.
I have to say that other major cities have more effective management plans in place to help street people (usually fenced, sanitary, urban campsites with toilets, security, medical aid, social workers...etc).
Most other cities also have garbage pick up when required....as opposed to trash tornados.
When my grandparents visited Hollywood in the 1980s (when that serial-killer was on the loose) they told me that it was a dirty, run-down place that wasn't worth the trip.
There was dog (or possibly human) excrement everywhere.
While lined up in front of the Palladium a crowd of about 2000 people watched scrounging homeless people eating out of the ocean of trash spread out around the overflowing garbage cans at the curb....I can't figure why. There's a free kitchen a few blocks further on.
Sunset blvd. is a tent city from...at least the Palladium down to La Brea.
I have to say that other major cities have more effective management plans in place to help street people (usually fenced, sanitary, urban campsites with toilets, security, medical aid, social workers...etc).
Most other cities also have garbage pick up when required....as opposed to trash tornados.
When my grandparents visited Hollywood in the 1980s (when that serial-killer was on the loose) they told me that it was a dirty, run-down place that wasn't worth the trip.
Written April 13, 2023
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Phiuth
Stainland, UK26 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Family
We visited just for the day doing the tourist Hollywood Hills, Beverley Hills etc.
shocked at Hollywood- full of homeless and the smell of weed… as a Uk 🇬🇧 tourist it had been on my wish list for some time. Would not recommend. I didn’t feel safe at all
shocked at Hollywood- full of homeless and the smell of weed… as a Uk 🇬🇧 tourist it had been on my wish list for some time. Would not recommend. I didn’t feel safe at all
Written September 14, 2022
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Jktchorne
Fort Smith, AR1,072 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Family
Hollywood should be on ever travelers bucket list of must see and do! Where movie magic comes to life!
Go see all the places where your favorite movie was filmed!
Iconic Hollywood sign which does not like up at night. Hollywood boulevard the street never sleeps and walk of stars. TLC Chinese theatre with stars hands/feet. Universal studios park and back lot studios! So much more!
Only down fall to this area, is it dirty like many citys. Homeless is all over sadly rampant. There is tents set up every corner, roads, or nook. It incredibly sad. Been many places this is one worst. I am sure all harmless but take caution for those who my be unstable.
Go see all the places where your favorite movie was filmed!
Iconic Hollywood sign which does not like up at night. Hollywood boulevard the street never sleeps and walk of stars. TLC Chinese theatre with stars hands/feet. Universal studios park and back lot studios! So much more!
Only down fall to this area, is it dirty like many citys. Homeless is all over sadly rampant. There is tents set up every corner, roads, or nook. It incredibly sad. Been many places this is one worst. I am sure all harmless but take caution for those who my be unstable.
Written January 2, 2022
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Kaylee Olson
Kirkland, WA6 contributions
Jul. 2019
But in a good way, the traffic can be quite hectic and in the summertime the sun can feel like its soaking all the moisture out of you, but Hollywood is a place you must see in your lifetime because its got great attractions and things to do with kids all ages.
Written March 19, 2020
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Mark42139
New York City, NY1,649 contributions
Jan. 2020
Visiting Hollywood is very worthwhile, and seeing the iconic Hollywood sign is definitely a must of any visit to this area.
Written January 25, 2020
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MoJim
Neosho, MO8 contributions
Apr. 2019
I've been to Hollywood Boulevard a few times over the years, but it seems a bit filthy and out of control now. Folks peeing and sleeping on the sidewalks, pot smokers getting high next to young kids on the sidewalk and in restaurants. I even had several folks tell me sidewalk defecation happens frequently right in the middle of the daily hustle. I'm not sorry I missed that! Anyway, I enjoyed all the action, the lights, the sounds, the general big screen feel of the boulevard. And we never encountered a rude street performer...they were all friendly and not pushy. I was a bit surprised by that. Willy Wonka was the kids' favorite. I'm sure I'll go again in the future, but not with young kids.
Written December 9, 2019
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Felix V
San Juan, Puerto Rico474 contributions
Dec. 2019 • Family
I just stopped for a photo but I don’t want to walk 15-20 min to get into the sign. Its a nice walk 20-30 min if you are too slow. But is a safe place to be
Written December 3, 2019
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Annaline
Park Ridge, IL7,031 contributions
Aug. 2019
You can;t get to the sign anymore but you can get close enough to take cool pictures of it. But you better prepare for it and find on line where to park and where is the best place for pictures. And than you can always see it from the Griffin Park Observatory but it is seen there from a long long distance.
Written November 2, 2019
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Olliemadmws98
Newton Abbot, UK18 contributions
How long does it take to get to Hollywood from Newton abbot England?🏴 🏴 🏴
MaryBrown848
Melbourne, Australia48 contributions
What is the best way to get from hotel Crowne Plaza to San Pedro quay
Olliemadmws98
Newton Abbot, UK18 contributions
I don’t know I live Newton abbot England 🏴 sorry
Sarahmartin7
Northampton, UK19 contributions
Hi there could anyone advise me on trips in and around Hollywood is it best to book before we go online or just buy tickets when we get there ? Trips we want to do are celebrity homes and Warner bros , universal studios, haunted walking tour and Disney, thankyou in advance Sarah
VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India7,184 contributions
We bought one day GO LA Card for 4 persons. We covered Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood at 8 am, then Madame Tussauds Hollywood around 12:30 pm, have my lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, did Hollywood Walk of Fame, some shopping, and finally Hollywood Movie Star Homes Tours at 3:30 pm till 7 pm. We enjoyed a lot and saved lot of money. After doing three tours we were free for evening at Griffith Observatory and a dinner at Universal City Walk. Full day entertainment.
You can modify your programme. Disney and Universal will take one full day each. Go through the GO Los Angels Card details to have good discounts.
Chris K
Ottawa, Canada9 contributions
We're looking for a hotel in LA and thinking maybe in Hollywood. But many of the reviews we're finding say that Hollywood is a sketchy area. Is this the case for all of Hollywood? Would we be safe staying at a hotel there or should we be looking at other areas of LA? We'd like a relatively central location, not too far from hop-on-hop-off stops or public transit.
George Vreeland Hill
Beverly Hills, CA1,618 contributions
The Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard is a very safe and historic hotel and right where most of the Hollywood Boulevard attractions are.
kara197484
Wakefield, UK2 contributions
Is it worth driving and parking in Hollywood or getting public transport from anaheim
Colin M
Adelaide, Australia633 contributions
no worth going at all!
SassJess
Calgary, Canada9 contributions
Are there any grocery stores/convenience stores/drug stores in walking distance?
Olliemadmws98
Newton Abbot, UK18 contributions
Yes there are there are loads I just googled it so Google knows
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hollywood
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Hollywood:
- Half Day Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour (From C$82.18)
- Two-day Los Angeles & San Francisco Private Tour (From C$4,797.86)
- Full Day Hollywood Film Studios & Celebrity Private Tour (From C$1,370.77)
- Private Full-Day Hollywood and Santa Monica Tour with Pickup (From C$1,028.06)
- Two-day Los Angeles & Las Vegas Private Tour (From C$4,112.44)
- Hotels near Hollywood:
- (0.05 km) Samesun Hollywood
- (0.19 km) The Hollywood Roosevelt
- (0.17 km) Loews Hollywood Hotel
- (0.25 km) Hollywood Celebrity Hotel
- (0.27 km) Orange Drive Hostel
- Restaurants near Hollywood:
- (0.01 km) Disney Studio Store & Ghirardelli Soda Fountain
- (0.01 km) Ben & Jerry's
- (0.03 km) Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
- (0.04 km) Johnny Rockets
- (0.04 km) Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
- Attractions near Hollywood:
- (0.02 km) El Capitan Theatre
- (0.02 km) Los Angeles Urban Adventures
- (0.02 km) Tours By Locals
- (0.03 km) I Ride Like a Star
- (0.03 km) Proper Sightseeing